Human Resources Manager

The AJL Group is a leader in Sales and Service provisions with focus areas being Trans Bass Strait Shipping and Logistics, Corporate fleet management and maintenance, Marine maintenance and Mercedes Benz Freightliner and Kalmar products. We enjoy a blue-chip customer base of which most operate nationally if not internationally.

Our ethos is to form strategic alliances with stakeholders in industry, to seek opportunities that enable strong growth and to maintain a solid, sustainable enterprise that is valued by our customers. Further information can be accessed on our website: www.ajl.com.au.

We are looking for an HR Manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes. This position is based in Burnie, Tasmania and services all AJL sites in Victoria and Tasmania.

The position

To us, a Human Resource Manager is integral to our organisation for all employee-related issues. This means that your HR Manager duties will involve managing activities including job design, recruitment, employee relations and welfare, performance management, training & development and career pathways.

The job of our HR Manager is important to our business success. People are our most important asset and you’ll be one of those to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting our corporate values and shaping and maintaining a positive culture are vital aspects of our HR Manager job description and specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the 1overall business strategy
• Design and implement HR policies and procedures when required
• Manage existing HR policies and procedures
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of Human Resources.
• Develop and monitor overall HR systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain salary plans and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Work effectively as part of the Senior Leadership Team including but not limited to the Compliance Manager and WH&S Manager

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a HR Manager or other senior HR role
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to design and implement strategies 
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills, practice emotional intelligence
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Awareness of Industrial Relations law and HR best practices  
• A qualification in Human Resource Management or similar is desirable 

Salary package 

$100,000 - $120,000 + superannuation

A vehicle is included in the package 

40 hour working week (may be negotiable for suitable applicant)

Application process

Applications are to include a current, comprehensive resume and supporting information that provide evidence of your skills and experience in a HR role that address the points above and any additional relevant information. Applications are to be sent to:

Phil Duthoit

Executive General Manager

AJL Group

********@ajl.com.au

Applications close on Thursday February 29